Ingram went from playing local bars with Revelation Funk to Los Angeles, where he landed the types of gigs that most aspiring musicians only dream about: singing background vocals and playing piano for Ray Charlesβ recording studio sessions; recording studio sessions and playing keyboards behind the Coasters for Dick Clark; and recording background vocals for his mentor, Marvin Gaye.
Then fate brought Ingram together with Quincy Jones and to a pivotal breakthrough in his career. Up to this point, Ingram had not yet surfaced as a solo artist, but after a chance listen to Ingramβs demo of βJust Onceβ β which had been recorded for the sum of $50 β Jones immediately recognized the man, the voice and the music as the musical triumvirate that would both captivate listeners and command the music industryβs attention.
Jones quickly chose Ingram to perform both βJust Onceβ and βOne Hundred Waysβ on Jonesβ upcoming album, The Dude. Released in 1980, The Dude was a multi-platinum international success and resulted in three Grammy nominations for Ingram: Best New Artist, Best Pop Male Vocal, and Best R&B Vocal for βOne Hundred Ways,β for which he won his first Grammy. Ingram also made Grammy history when β in his first live performance ever as a singer β he performed βJust Onceβ as the telecastβs opening act and became the first artist to open a Grammy ceremony with a ballad and the only artist to win a Grammy without having his own album in release. The Dude remains the most Grammy-nominated album in history and marked the first of 15 nominations Ingram has received to date (see attached award list and discography for complete information).
After this stunning debut, Ingramβs much-anticipated 1983 solo album, Itβs Your Night, surpassed industry expectations. The album was the debut for the Michael McDonald collaboration βYah Mo Be There,β (Ingramβs 2nd Grammy) which was honored with the Grammy for Best R&B Performance for a Group or Duo, and βThereβs No Easy Wayβ was considered one of the yearβs stand-out ballads. Itβs Your Night sold nearly one million copies; secured an unprecedented achievement by appearing simultaneously on both The Top 20 Pop and The Top 5 R&B Charts. Ultimately, βYah Mo Be Thereβ became the most-played song of the year.
Ingramβs talents as a songwriter and performer were tapped by some of the most celebrated artists of the era, most prominent was his βP.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)β for Michael Jacksonβs Thriller (1982), which sold more than 50 million units,. He performed βBaby Come To Me,β with Patti Austin (1984) on her debut album, which went on to become a No. 1 Pop record. Other chart-topping, Top 10 collaborations include βThe Secret Garden,β the No.1 hit with Barry White, Al B. Sure and El Debarge on Quincy Jonesβ multi-platinum Back on the Block album, (1990). James, as a song writer is timeless he received Grammy recognition for his participation on the song entitled βGood Lifeβ, in the βBest Rap Songβ category, performed by Kanye West (featuring T-Pain) in 2007.
Hollywood soon called for Ingramβs wide-ranging songwriting and vocal abilities and several hit singles for blockbuster motion and animated pictures followed. βHow Do You Keep The Music Playingβ β a songwriting collaboration between Michel Legrand and Marilyn and Alan Bergman, performed by Ingram and Patti Austin β was featured in Best Friends (1982) and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group as well as an Academy Award nomination in the Original Song category.
Other important contributions to feature films include βDonβt Make Me No Never Mind,β co-written with Quincy Jones and Roy Gaines for Steven Spielbergβs The Color Purple (1985), and Ingramβs duet with Anita Baker, βWhen You Love Someone,β by Bryan Adams, for Forget Paris (1995). βSomewhere Out There,β performed by Ingram and Linda Ronstadt for Steven Spielbergβs animated American Tail (1986) also received a Grammy for Song of the Year. Then 1993 and 1994 brought Ingram back-to-back Academy Award nominations. His duets with Dolly Parton, βThe Day I Fall in Love,β featured in Beethoven 2 (1993), and Anita Baker, βLook What Love Has Done,β the theme song from Junior (1994), were songwriting collaborations with Carole Bayer Sager and recognized in Oscarβs Original Song category.
The '90s were a fruitful decade for Ingram, who began it by co-producing βI Donβt Have the Heartβ with Thom Bell β the first and only time Bell has co-produced on any project β and taking it to No. 1 in 1990. In 1999, Ingram released Forever More: The Best of James Ingram, which included some of his biggest hits as well as new material
Worldwide acclaim has led to concert tours in the U.S. and abroad, where he continues to play before sold-out stadiums in The Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Dubai, Brunei, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Fans at home have been able to see Ingram perform live everywhere from Compton to The White House.
The blessings of success also have allowed Ingram to pursue two of his personal passions: humanitarian work and composition for live theater. In 1987, Ingram was hand-picked by Quincy Jones to perform in βWe are the World,β the universal gift and legendary singing and fund-raising effort from the recording industry, which raised more than $100 million in aid for those suffering from famine in Africa. Ingram also continues to work with long-time collaborator, choreographer/ producer Debbie Allen on a number of musical projects. Most recently, they partnered on Stand (In the Light) and several musical theater works including "Brothers of the Night, βThe Legendβ and βAlex in Wonderland."
Faith and family are Ingramβs main sources of inspiration, driving his industry achievements; legendary collaborations with revered mentors and peers; humanitarian work; and celebrated performances at some of the most-high-profile events of our time, including The Oscars, The Grammy Awards and The Super Bowl. The son of a Deacon, Ingram is one of six children and a self-taught musician, adept at piano, guitar, bass, drums and synthesizer. He made his home in Los Angeles with Debbie, his wife of 36 years, and their six children.
One More Time
James Ingram Lyrics
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We'll say our prayers
I'll hold you tight
And kiss away the fears you hold inside you
So many years have passed us by
I cherish the moments by your side
A love like ours will only grow much stronger
That forever more I'll be the one to love you, to love you
When you need me I'll be there to make you smile
And forever more I'll be the one you come to oh honey
I'll be the one to love you when the morning comes
Through all the tears we left behind
The joy we shared, your hand in my mine
I can't resist ooh touching you not even while you're sleeping
And when you wake I promise you
We'll celebrate our dreams come true
A love like ours will only grown much stronger
I wanna to tell you
That forever more I'll be the one to love you, to love you
When you need me I'll be there to make you smile
And forever more I'll be the one you come to oh baby
I'll be the one to love you when the morning comes
Let me tell you
There will never be another cold and lonely winter night
'Cause we're family
And baby our love will last forever
So I'll say to you
That forever more, I'll be the one to love you darling
When you need me I'll be there to make you smile
And forever more I'll be the one you come to oh I will baby
I'll be the one to love you when the morning comes
I'll be the one to love you, forever more
In James Ingramβs βOne More Timeβ the singer is speaking directly to his love interest; he cherishes the moments that they have spent together over the years and wants to reassure her of his unwavering love for her. The lyrics mention prayer, holding her tight, and kissing away her fears before they go to sleep. This is symbolic of him wanting to protect her and be a source of comfort when she is anxious or afraid. The lyrics suggest that their love is still growing stronger after all the years they have spent together, and he promises to be there for her always, to make her smile when she needs it and to be the one she comes to.
He speaks of their shared experiences, of the tears they have shed, the joy they have felt, and the dreams they have been able to achieve together. He cannot resist touching her even while sheβs sleeping, wanting to be close to her always. He promises to celebrate their dreams and to be the one to love her forevermore, never allowing her to experience another cold and lonely winter night. The repetition of the βforever moreβ chorus line signifies the eternal nature of their love and commitment to each other. The song is a beautiful testament to everlasting love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Before we go to sleep tonight
We will speak our prayers and I will hold you tightly, comforting you and soothing any fears you may have.
So many years have passed us by
We have grown together over a long period of time.
A love like ours will only grow much stronger
Our love for one another will only increase with time.
That forever more I'll be the one to love you, to love you
I vow to always be there to love and care for you.
When you need me I'll be there to make you smile
I will do my best to make you happy whenever you need me.
Through all the tears we left behind
We have overcome hardships together and moved forward.
The joy we shared, your hand in my mine
We have experienced happiness while holding each other's hands.
I can't resist ooh touching you not even while you're sleeping
I cannot resist the urge to touch you, even while you are sleeping.
And when you wake I promise you we'll celebrate our dreams come true
When you wake up, we will celebrate our successes and dreams that we achieved together.
Let me tell you There will never be another cold and lonely winter night
Your heart will never feel cold or lonely again because we are a family.
I'll be the one to love you, forever more
I will love you unconditionally and forever.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Ingram, John Tesh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FMercuryEA
Sizo bambelela
Sizo bambelela
Don't look back
Don't be scared
We've got dreams and we're still young
Just think about how far we've come
Think of all
We have shared
It's a wonder we survived
But here we are and we're alive!
Can we hold on, hold on?
Take a moment to celebrate
Now before we are gone
Take a moment to celebrate
We're gonna celebrate
There's music in the wind
Let's dance one more time
There's a rhythm deep within
Let's dance one more time
One more time
One more time
Sing the song
There's a power in our voices
Hopeful and strong
Years from now
Somewhere down the line
We'll remember and we'll all sing
One more time
One more time
Sing the song
There's a power in our voices
Hopeful and strong
Years from now
Somewhere down the line
We'll remember and we'll all singβ¦
@a.b.gmusic6021
been looking for this video for ages, thanks, R.I.P James
@faithfulwachira
I will just ride on this comment. Thank you!
@idenethperez1827
What is this movie called?, i cant remember
@a.b.gmusic6021
Sarafina
@dorsyfrances580
Same here, finally I get it!
@wanjamuguongo7358
I have been looking for YEARS for this video too
@andreabrome5063
We as black people need to understand we ARE GOD'S people and together United we are unstoppable .....ONE MORE TIME
@saddyseid3705
βπ―
@carmens.4748
Yes,of course.
@user-lg9wn6ki4k
ASE